Obituaries

Shirley Joy Brock

Shirley Joy Brock

Oct 27, 2023

Shirley Joy Brock, 80, of Rockford, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family on October 27, 2023. Born August 15, 1943 in Joliet; daughter of Bernard and Hazel (Sippel) Maitya. Graduated from East High School. United in marriage to Roger Lee Brock on January 29, 1966. She lovingly tended to the needs...

Crystal Wakenight

Crystal Wakenight

Oct 16, 2023

Crystal Marie Wakenight, 45, of Loves Park died October 16, 2023. Born February 28, 1978 in Rockford; daughter of Gregory Allen and Johnna (Huey) Wakenight. Survived by her children; Diamond Norman, Dante Schoonover; grandchildren; K'Leo Schoonover, Da'Taevion Godwin; siblings, Jeremy Wakenight, Amanda (William) Vronch; nieces and nephews, William Jr., Cortney, Kathryn, Ashley, Dante, Zekahri, Alexandria, Seth, Luke; great-nephew and great-niece,...

Linda Rose Hines

Linda Rose Hines

Oct 10, 2023

Linda Rose Hines, 73, of Rockford, formerly of Elgin; died on October 10, 2023. Born August 25, 1950 in Chicago; daughter of William and Helen (Washington) Anderson. Graduate of Loretto Academy High School. Linda obtained her Bachelor's Degree and teaching license from Loyola University and her Master's Degree in Literature from Northeastern Illinois University. She retired from the Chicago Public...

Betty Mitchell

Betty Mitchell

Oct 4, 2023

Betty Faye Mitchell, 93, of Rockford died on October 4, 2023. Born August 11, 1930 in Valley Park, MO. Daughter of George and Bernice Taylor. United in marriage to Carl Mitchell on February 21, 1947 in Valley Park, MO. Betty retired from Woodward Governor, where she worked in the cafeteria. She attended Redeemer Church, and volunteered in the gift shop...

Wanda Hilton

Wanda Hilton

Sep 16, 2023

Wanda May Hilton, 67 of Rockford went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2023. Born November 20, 1955 in Rockford; daughter of William and Joanne (Hunt) Wilson. Wanda was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She had a caring, kind and giving heart and would be the first one to help someone...

Thomas (Tom) Leo Cleveland

Thomas (Tom) Leo Cleveland

Sep 13, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Leo Cleveland, 85, of Loves Park, IL was welcomed into Heaven on September 13, 2023. Tom was born March 20, 1938, in Chicago, IL to Massillon and Josephine Cleveland. He grew up in a large family with six brothers and two sisters in a household that always welcomed friends to the family table. After high school, Tom met...

Aubree Mae Taylor

Aubree Mae Taylor

Sep 3, 2023

Aubree Mae Taylor was born sleeping September 3, 2023. She was the treasured daughter of Matt and Amanda Taylor. Among those mourning her loss include big sister, Sophia; maternal grandparents, Mike and Linda Williams; paternal grandparents, Robert Taylor, Barbara Vick; maternal Aunt Amy)Zac) Chadwick; paternal uncle, Bobby Taylor; cousins Lydia, Autumn and Logan Chadwick; and a circle of extended family...

Anthony Allen Nimmer

Anthony Allen Nimmer

Aug 30, 2023

Anthony Allen Nimmer (Tony) passed away August 30, 2023, in his Durand, IL home. He was 72 years old. Tony was born on July 11, 1951 in Beloit Wisconsin to Harold and Joan (Moody) Nimmer. Tony grew up on the family farm in Shirland, IL. He graduated from Hononegah High school in 1969. Survivors include Daughter Lindsey (Juan) Herrera, grandchildren...

Krystyna Sawras

Krystyna Sawras

Aug 26, 2023

Krystyna Emilia Sawras, 72, died on August 26, 2023. Born July 25, 1951 in Drezdenko, Poland. Attended school in Poznań. United in marriage to Piotr Sawras on November 11, 1988 in Lake Tahoe, NV. Krystyna was a retired Physical & Massage Therapist and Art Conservator. Survived by husband, Piotr; children, Emilia Zahniser, Paul Sawras, Justyna Sawras; granddaughter, Maya Zahniser; siblings,...

Patty Sue Hole

Patty Sue Hole

Aug 26, 2023

Patty Sue Hole, 88, of Rockford died on August 26, 2023. Born July 29, 1935 in Knoxville, TN, daughter of William and Alberta (Applegarth) Floyd. Graduate of Bridgeport Ohio High School. United in marriage to Richard "Richie" Hole on December 21, 1957 in Martins Ferry, OH. She obtained her Bachelor of Education from Kent State University, and Master of Education...

Cevin R. Schweinler

Cevin R. Schweinler

Aug 25, 2023

Cevin R. Schweinler, born April 28, 1958 to Charles and Eileen (Tramm) Schweinler lived life to the fullest. He loved to race motocross and for many years, worked at Byron's Motosports Park as the track official. He was a man's man, always working with his hands, including Ingersoll Milling Machine, Barker Rockford, Rockford Ball Screw, Golf Creations, several paper mills...

Deborah Sarver

Deborah Sarver

Jul 21, 2023

Deborah Sue Sarver, 70, of Pecatonica died on July 21, 2023. Born March 10, 1953 in Rockford; daughter of Richard and Dixie (Mitchell) Sarver. Graduate of Pecatonica High School, Class of 1971. Deborah started her career at the early age of 12, where she worked with her grandfather and uncle at the Pecatonica newspaper. She graduated early from high school...

Wesley Clark Newman

Wesley Clark Newman

Jul 20, 2023

Wesley Clark Newman, 63, of Rockford lost his battle with cancer and peacefully passed away on July 20, 2023 at home. Born November 1, 1959 in Rockford; son of David and Mildred (Pals) Newman. Graduate of Winnebago High School, class of 1977. Married 44 years to his high school sweetheart, Diane Westphal on April 21, 1979 in Rockford. Wesley was...

Frederic Young

Frederic Young

Jul 17, 2023

Frederic Marlin Young, 80, of Roscoe passed away holding the hands of his daughters and grandson on July 17, 2023. Born April 21, 1943 in Chicago, IL; son of Stetler and Evelyn (Joelson) Young. Graduate of Harlem High School, class of 1961. Fred obtained his BA in English Literature from Rockford University, class of 1965 and went on to spend...

Nancy K. Pettenger Winget

Nancy K. Pettenger Winget

Jul 10, 2023

Nancy K. Pettenger Winget- 88 Rockford - Nancy passed away at 9 pm at Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL after a short illness. She was born on Jan. 9th 1935 in Dixon, Il. to Irvin N. Pettenger and Bernice Dunseth Pettenger. Nancy was raised in Rockford and attended area schools. She started working for "Ma Bell,", Illinois Bell Telephone Co....

Leona A. Faulkner

Leona A. Faulkner

Jun 27, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Leona Faulkner of Rockton, IL announce her passing on June 27, 2023 at Javon Bea Hospital, Rockford, IL. Leona suffered a stroke and passed away peacefully with family at her side. Paul and Mae (Katzenberger) Knorr welcomed Leona Ann on January 6, 1932. She joined brothers Tom and Dick, growing up...

Dennis Lundin

Dennis Lundin

Jun 25, 2023

Delmar Dennis Lundin, 81, of Rockford went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 25, 2023. Born March 14, 1942 in Rockford; son of Wesley and Mildred (Gilbertson) Lundin. Graduate of Rockford East High School, class of 1960. United in marriage to Linda Lou Marean on October 19, 1963 at Salem Lutheran Church in Rockford. Dennis was formerly...

Edward Wayne Scurti

Edward Wayne Scurti

Jun 19, 2023

Edward Wayne Scurti, 92, of DeKalb passed away peacefully in DeKalb on June 19, 2023. Born April 20, 1931 in Ottawa; son of Arthur and Pearl (Pia Vighi) Scurti. Edward served in the United States Air Force from 1950 to 1954 as a firefighter, and in 1954 he was united in marriage to Lois Wark in Caribou, Maine. He was...

Hershel Jones

Hershel Jones

Jun 9, 2023

Hershel L. Jones, 51, of Candler, NC passed on June 9, 2023. Born December 17, 1971 in Elgin, IL, son of Lula "Lou" L. (Pack) and John F. Murray. He attended Hononegah High School, graduating from Winnebago High School, class of 1990. Hershel was employed by Fortiline Waterworks in Asheville, NC as a Truck Driver. He was united in marriage...

Doug Reagan

Doug Reagan

May 26, 2023

Douglas "Doug" Bryan Reagan, 60, of Rockford, IL lost his battle to cancer on Friday May 26th, 2023. Doug was born on February 26, 1963 in Rockford, IL to Charles and Jean (Glover) Reagan. He was married to Kathryn "Kathy" Mousel on August 28th, 1982. They were blessed with one daughter, Emily Grace. Doug was the beloved brother of Diane...